Employment & Apprenticeships

Employment Opportunities at the WNC Nature Center

The WNC Nature Center is a park within the City of Asheville. To find out about employment opportunities, visit the City of Asheville employment page.

Summer Camp Counselor/Interpreter

Teen Volunteer Co-Leader

The Friends of the WNC Nature Center is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that supports the Nature Center through fundraising, marketing, membership, Gift Shop, outreach education, and volunteer programs. Current employment opportunities are posted on Indeed and listed below.

The Friends periodically have part time openings in the Gift Shop for Gift Shop Sales Associate (pdf) positions. Please click the link to learn more.

View the Friends’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement here.

Volunteer Apprenticeship at the WNC Nature Center

Applications for the summer 2025 apprentice position are now open! Applications will be reviewed starting February 2025 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Each spring, the WNC Nature Center searches for a seasonal apprentice to assist with our Education Department. Our apprentice position is a volunteer, non-paid position, but after serving a minimum of 240 hours, the apprentice will be eligible to receive a $2,000 stipend (any applicable taxes will apply) from the Friends of the WNC Nature Center; $2,000 is the maximum stipend that can be received.

An apprenticeship may be eligible for school credit, pending your school’s approval. The Nature Center can only host one apprentice each summer, so the selection process is competitive.

For general information about Nature Center apprenticeship possibilities, view our apprenticeship description. Questions? Contact the Apprenticeship Coordinator at [email protected].

Click here to apply.

Periodically, The Friends of the WNC Nature Center offer paid and unpaid internships in their Outreach Education, Marketing, and Membership Departments. If there are current opportunities available, they will be listed below.